Mike Block Concert at Still Bend

Mike Block is a Grammy® Award-Winning multi-style cellist, composer, singer, and educator, with a passion for cross-cultural collaborations. Hailed as “one of the bravest, most intriguing musicians on the American fusion scene” by Gramophone magazine, he was acclaimed by the New York Times for his “vital rich-hued solo playing,” and “a true artist… a sight to behold” by the Salt Lake City Desert News.

Mike Block’s solo show offers a rich mixture of classical repertoire, folk music, original compositions and songs that draw inspiration from his diverse collaborations. An admirer of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture since childhood, this performance will include works directly inspired by his experiences spending time in Frank Lloyd Wright structures. 

In addition to solo performances, Mike’s touring bands include Biribá Union, Mike Block Trio, duo with Indian tabla player Sandeep Das, and Djékady, a West-African fusion band with Balla Kouyaté. Since 2005, Mike has been a member of the Silk Road Ensemble, founded by Yo-Yo Ma, with which he earned a 2017 Grammy® Award.